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DSC 2008: Telangana High Court upholds 30% reservation for D.Ed. candidates

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DSC 2008: Telangana High Court upholds 30% reservation for D.Ed. candidates

Observing that “a notification inviting applications is not a finish line etched in stone”, the Telangana High Court dismissed a batch of writ petitions challenging the State government’s decision to reserve 30% of Secondary Grade Teacher posts for candidates possessing Diploma in Education (D.Ed) in 2009, days after issuing notification.  A Bench of Acting Chief…

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When I attack, I don’t have self-doubt: Urvil

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When I attack, I don’t have self-doubt: Urvil

CSK’s Urvil Patel plays a shot in the TATA IPL 2026 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai on Monday, May 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Under the glaring afternoon sun on Saturday, Urvil Patel faced throwdowns for more than 30 minutes in preparation…

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Ahead of Tarique Rahman’s Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for India’s northeast, Bay of Bengal region

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Ahead of Tarique Rahman’s Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for India’s northeast, Bay of Bengal region

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had received an invitation from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Japan for four days. | Photo Credit: AP Ahead of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s expected month-end Japan visit, diplomatic sources in Tokyo have told The Hindu that they are planning to create an ‘industrial value chain’ that will connect…

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All nine Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy

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All nine Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy

A view of the Comoros-flagged chemical and oil tanker Yara J. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania earlier this week, has reached the Port of Constanta, with all crew members safe, the Indian mission in Bucharest said on…

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Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay express condolences over passing of music director Deva

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Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay express condolences over passing of music director Deva

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday (October 17, 2026) expressed his “deep condolences” over the demise of Tamil film music composer Deva. The musician passed away in Chennai on Saturday at age 75. Mr. Arlekar said, “Through his sweet compositions and unforgettable songs, Deva had carved a unique place in the Tamil film…

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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka takes on strong challenger Saurashtra

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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka takes on strong challenger Saurashtra

Shreyas will have a big role to play for Karnataka both as an all-rounder and captain. | Photo Credit: File photo: K. MURALI KUMAR Karnataka will face its second stern test of this season when it takes on Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group-B match at the Alur Grounds near here from Sunday. Since Karnataka…

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Special train from Coimbatore to Tiruvannamalai sought for Karthigal Deepam festival

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The Podanur Train Users’ Association has urged the Salem Railway Division to operate a special train from Podanur/Coimbatore to Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam on November 24. A large number of devotees from Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem and adjoining areas travel to Tiruvannnamalai to participate in the festival. Due to the enormous rush during the festival…

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Iran backs ‘political process’ to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict: FM

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Iran backs ‘political process’ to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File. | Photo Credit: AP Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday (October 17, 2026) that Tehran supports a “political process” to resolve the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets including energy facilities and Riyadh’s international airport, where 13 people were…

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Ranji Trophy: Leaner and fitter Karun eager to carry Karnataka forward

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Ranji Trophy: Leaner and fitter Karun eager to carry Karnataka forward

Karnataka’s Karun Nair plays a shot during the third day of the Ranji Trophy match against Andhra at the ACA International Stadium in Mulapadu on October 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Six weeks ago, Karun Nair’s exclusion from the Duleep Trophy semifinal and final had set tongues wagging. If the 699 runs in…

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